Profile of The Week

Joaquim Meira

Professional Experience

Football coach & scout, currently supporting senior first-team squads in the English Football League (League One and League Two) as an external scout - delivering detailed individual player assessments focused on emerging talents and loaned- out players' development, as well as comprehensive opposition analysis reports.

Previously, as an assistant coach & scout at the University of Suffolk, I led both team training and individual development sessions — which helped several players earn trials at clubs in the Championship and League One. I also oversaw scouting trials for prospective players, identifying those with the quality & potential to join the university’s first team. Prior to that, I was the head coach of the Caister Roma U15s (a chartered English club), where I led the team to two league titles (Division 2 and Division 1) and a Shields Cup. Several players I helped develop were later recruited by larger clubs.

I combine strong observational skills with tactical knowledge and a passion for player development through both team and individual training. I value continuous growth and constructive feedback as key tools for improvement.

I hold professional certifications in scouting, performance analysis, and coaching (including a UEFA C license currently in progress), and I completed all my academic qualifications with the highest possible grades: First-Class Honours (1:1) in Business Management, Distinction in Sports Science & Fitness, and a top grade in CIPD Level 5 in People Management.

Highly motivated to contribute to a football club, whether as a coach (head or assistant), particularly within youth development, or in the areas of scouting, performance analysis, or opposition analysis.

Open to work abroad / relocate as well as remote work